Strawberries for less than two euros: Coburg experiences the price hit of the season!

Strawberries for less than two euros: Coburg experiences the price hit of the season!

Coburg, Deutschland - In the past few days, the shopping behavior of many strawberry lovers has changed significantly in Coburg, because prices in discounters have dropped and have been very happy. Currently, 500 grams of strawberries cost less than two euros, which attracts many buyers. According to np-coburg Action price for a shell shortly before the shop ends even from EUR 2.49 to an incredible 1.25 euros. A truly good business for the first warm summer days!

In the current week, prices are actually as low as it has not been for a long time. According to tagesschau.de last week was already 2.39 euros for 500 grams. The season of the strawberries, although it was initially shaped by high prices, finally also accessible to bargain hunters. On average, one kilogram of German strawberries currently costs around 5.87 euros, the weather has a decisive influence on price fluctuations.

weather and harvest: a game of balance

The strawberry cultivation is heavily weather -dependent; Initially, optimal weather ensured a good harvest, while rainfall subsequently disabled the harvest. As the Tagesschau , the quick marketing actions of the sensitive fruits can make up the decisive difference for prices due to this harvest problem. In the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, South Hesse and Bavaria, around 70% of normal cultures are already harvested, while only about 20% are harvested in the north. Due to the seasonal size of the harvest, a price increase is expected in the second half of June, since the main pickup decreases.

As it was in recent years, the introduction of the minimum wage had an impact on production costs, which has further influenced the price development of the strawberries, even years after the economic miracle. According to tagesschau.de there are around 1,700 strawberry companies in Germany that declined by 7.5% last year. Around 130,000 tons of strawberries are forecast for the current year.

market overview and future price trends

The Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) has the markets for fruit and vegetables firmly in view and regularly determines market data that is of essential importance for pricing. As the information on fruit portal.de , the price data is also evaluated internationally.

Overall, the current price trends for strawberries show themselves both as bargains for consumers and as a challenge for the producers who have to adapt to the changing conditions. The situation shows how important local production and prices are for our diet. So take the opportunity and treat yourself to the delicious strawberries - maybe the current price situation is a little foretaste of the summer!